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JOHN GAVIN RETIRING AFTER 42 YEARS OF SERVICE - Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service Ouachita District Director Carla Due (left) presents Bradley County Ag Extension Agent John Gavin (right) a barbeque grilling set during Gavin's retirement party on Dec. 17 in Warren. (Photo compliments of University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture)

JOHN GAVIN RETIRING AFTER 42 YEARS OF SERVICE - Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service Ouachita District Director Carla Due (left) presents Bradley County Ag Extension Agent John Gavin (right) a barbeque grilling set during Gavin's retirement party on Dec. 17 in Warren. (Photo compliments of University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture)

‘Tomato John’ Gavin Retiring After 42 Years With UA Cooperative Extension

Tracy Courage
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
By Tracy Courage, UA Division of AgricultureWARREN, Ark. — Bradley County Extension Agent John Gavin, a Cleveland County native, has long been the go-to expert on tomato production — so much that producers and colleagues affectionately refer to him as ‘Tomato John’ and ‘Dr.
2025 in Review

2025 in Review

Bird Flu, Winter Storms, Car Thefts Create Bumpy Start to 2025

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
RISON - From severe weather and the "bird flu" to school projects and political announcements, news for the first half of 2025 ran the gamut. Here's a look back at some of the stories from January to June: January Outgoing President Joe Biden signed legislation on Jan. 4 to officially rename the U.

Kingsland Finances Finish Year Stronger

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
KINGSLAND - Both the general fund and street fund finished the year with better year-end balances than expected, Kingsland business office manager Wendy James informed the Kingsland City Council on Dec. 18.

Offices Will Close For New Year's Day

News Staff
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
RISON - Federal, state and local government offices as well as the U.S. Post Office will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, for the New Year's holiday. All will resume regular hours on Friday, Jan. 2.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Cleveland County

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Cleveland County

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Confirmed in Cleveland County

News Staff
Friday, December 19, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, AR – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture (Department) has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), commonly called “bird flu,” on a commercial poultry farm in Cleveland County.Following an investigation by the Department in collaboration with the U.S.
MOSELEY FARM INDUCTED INTO ARKANSAS CENTURY FARM PROGRAM - (Left to right) David Moseley, Dana Moseley, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Alana Moseley Graham, Fred Taylor Graham, and Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward at the recent 2025 Arkansas Century Farm Induction Ceremony.

MOSELEY FARM INDUCTED INTO ARKANSAS CENTURY FARM PROGRAM - (Left to right) David Moseley, Dana Moseley, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Alana Moseley Graham, Fred Taylor Graham, and Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward at the recent 2025 Arkansas Century Farm Induction Ceremony.

Moseley Farm Inducted Into State’s Century Farm Program

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
LITTLE ROCK – The David and Dana Moseley Farm near New Edinburg was officially inducted into the Arkansas Century Farm Program this month, joining a distinguished group of families recognized for their enduring contribution to the state’s agricultural history.
CLEVELAND COUNTY CARES BREAKS RECORD - Melinda McKnight (bottom right corner) oversees the packaging of gifts at Rison Baptist Church over the weekend as the organization prepares to deliver to families for Christmas. This year the Cleveland County Cares organization reached a record number of kids receiving gifts this year, 99.

CLEVELAND COUNTY CARES BREAKS RECORD - Melinda McKnight (bottom right corner) oversees the packaging of gifts at Rison Baptist Church over the weekend as the organization prepares to deliver to families for Christmas. This year the Cleveland County Cares organization reached a record number of kids receiving gifts this year, 99.

Cleveland Co. Cares To Help 99 Kids This Christmas

News Staff
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
RISON - As the Cleveland County Cares team gets ready to deliver Christmas presents to families in need across the county, organizer Melinda McKnight is reflecting on a record year.According to McKnight, their program has helped 99 kids so far this holiday season, and they are still accepting names.